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Universal has now sent over early art for the new edition of this David Lynch film

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Universal Home Video has announced a new edition of the 1997 film Lost Highway which stars Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, and Balthazar Getty. This David Lynch directed film will be available to own from the 25th March, and should retail at around $19.98. The film itself will be presented in anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital track. As far as we know, the only extra material on this one will be a 10-Part Multi-Angle Interview with David Lynch. We've attached some early artwork below:

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David Blackwell wrote: I'm glad I did pass up the Canada FS version. The art does suck. It would be much improved if they dropped the woman from the art.

No way, she needs to be on it. Artwork is fine imo. Your DVD player, TV set will probably give you a big hug for passing up on that Canadian release. The video transfer seemed sourced from a VCR from the 1980's.

Yoda3539 wrote: Love the artwork but where is the Hd-dvd version!

We wait over a decade for a region 1 DVD, HD-DVD is probably asking to much from Universal. 1 step at a time please.

brendon wrote: What does annoy me, however, is people thing Lynch's films are vague or 'open to countless interpretations' because the answers - solid, final, incontravertable answers - are in the films.

I don't think that the answers are incontrovertible or final. If the films have definitive resolutions, then the films would lose a bit of their allure. Part of what makes Lynch such an engaging filmmaker is that his films resist a singular answer.

And no offense, but in my experience, when people claim to have all the answers, it's generally a combination of arrogance and misunderstanding of the film.

I really like Lost Highway too. other than Straight Story, it is probably Lynch's best piece of film making. But still, I reckon, Blue Velvet comes out as the most consistent and coherent experience he has offered us.

What does annoy me, however, is people thing Lynch's films are vague or 'open to countless interpretations' because the answers - solid, final, incontravertable answers - are in the films.

I had a feeling that if Universal ever released Lost Highway on DVD it would be released through Focus Features. As for the artwork, well, if you wait this long for a DVD release, it's just gorgeous. I really do like the artwork. Keep in mind that this is early artwork, so they may touch it up some more. I totally am excited about this release.

JimLee41 wrote: However, would anybody know if this release is superior to that of the studio canal 2 disc region 2 version?

My guess is it won't be. However, it may have much improved video quality since the initial video transfer was said to have been Lynch approved, perhaps the best video quality out of all versions will be the upcoming R1 release. I don't care if Universal is lazy with this release, as long as they hold to it and have this Lynch masterpiece released finally with a stunning video transfer.

As usual, a long-over due release from David Lynch, despite it's sparse supplemental material, an anamorphic widescreen transfer is a huge upgrade from the pan & Scan version. However, would anybody know if this release is superior to that of the studio canal 2 disc region 2 version?

I love the circular nature of Lost Highway and how the film, like a "lost highway" itself, just goes on and on and on. As for the plot and what it all means, here's a cool website that really delves into that question. As you'll see Lynch was inspired by this condition called a "psychogenic fugue" and that can explain a lot:

Drop wrote: FangsFirst wrote: Generally I do understand what's going on, but the overwhelming sense of pretension (not helped by some of his fans) just annoys the hell out of me.

Baloney on the pretension, and all film directors have zealot pretentious fans that's a poor excuse. He's not trying to say this is how films should all be made and he's not being weird for weird's sake.

I think it's hard to escape at LEAST the FEELING of pretension in a movie that randomly has a blue-haired old lady say "SILENCIO!" with intense gravitas.

Maybe you feel differently--hey, bully for you. Enjoy! Buuut I think that's silly and stupid and over-reaching from being a painter (yes, I knew that, too!) And I don't really let his fans get in the way, but once I dislike one of the films (and I disliked all of them before I even knew many of his fans were arrogant, judgmental twits--which is not directed at you, or necessarily anyone else in this entire thread, but you must know they're out there) I tend to dislike them more intensely as jerks come out of the woodwork to tell me this means I'm "stupid" or "tasteless" or whatever else they want to claim to try and make themselves feel superior. Same thing with Tarantino--I like most of his stuff, but what I don't like (mostly Kill Bill v1) I dislike even more than I naturally would as hundreds of people tell me what a MASTERPIECE it is, and how much I'm a "loser" for not liking it.

So, don't misunderstand. I really just hated Mulholland, Lost Highway, Blue Velvet and Fire Walk of my own accord. I gave them all an even chance and they just bored the snot out of me, or felt offensively condescending.

I intend to give BV another go, but the rest were just firmly NOT to my taste. "Painterlyness" notwithstanding.

I've wanted to see this for a long time. I hope they add in NIN's THE PERFECT DRUG video as a bonus.

At this point I don't give a rats ass if they add David Lynch himself taking a dump as a special feature. Just hold to the release date. I would like the video for NIN the Perfect Drug video to be included, at this point for me, imo, all that matters is that Universal for crying out loud finally has set a release date for this Lynch masterpiece and holds to it. After all the c**p talking about the Robert Blake trial, this and that holding up the release.

It's so nice and refreshing to see that in just a few months this wait and speculation is finally over.

Looking forward to seeing the artwork.

David Blackwell wrote: thankfully Universal gives the film a DVD release (I could have picked up the pan and scan version from Canada).

Trust me. Wait the three months for the Universal release. Good thinking. Finally, we can lay to rest that Canadian "fs" c**ptastic DVD.

Kakihara69 wrote: "Lost Highway" its foreboding atmosphere, its creepy soundtrack and score, and its overwhelming sense of dread.

All true enough points. Makes you wonder why he then did what he did then, does it not? It's like peeing in the fine stew you just made, just as it was coming to the boil. Makes no sense to do such a thing...but hey! It's his damn stew so what do we matter?

I'm looking forward to the sequel when half way through every other person turns into a lizard, while the rest discuss Jung (while failing to notice everyone else is now a lizard) before singing "Stairway to Heaven" while a Ferrari sprouts wings and heads for the stars... GENIUS!

Bradavon, I own the UK 2-disc SE in PAL. My DVD player plays PAL DVD's just fine but there is often minor PAL/NTSC conversion issues with most PAL DVD's. NTSC DVD's from other countrys in R2 play perfectly. So for me at least, this is a very welcome release for my region, NTSC just plays better on my equipment.

An uncut anamorphic widescreen version has been available for Lost Highway for flipping years. You could've bought the Australian (Normal and SE), French (Normal and SE), German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese or UK (Normal and SE) DVDs but instead you'd prefer to wait years and years just so you can pick it up in the local store. I've not even looked into Asian DVDs which are likely to be NTSC and Region 0.

I've lost count of the amount of times I've read joyous comments from North Americans when the DVD they're so happy has finally been released has been available in great quality DVD for years already.

You do realise most of the world has Visa or Mastercard?

Dave Brock wrote: ---Why didn't you like Mulholland Drive?---

Because of that stupid 'twist'. I was enjoying it until...... Fair enough Dave. I cannot actually remember which twist precisely you're referring to though.

For me the journey of trying to work out Lynch films is why I watch them. I don't care that frankly half the time I am so utterly confused it's why I watch them. It means afterwards I am still trying to work out what I just watched and like you say no two people can agree on what they saw. Confusion is good :-D

I do agree sometimes though Lynch makes films just for the sake of being weird. I thought this about Lost Highway in fact.

FangsFirst wrote: Generally I do understand what's going on, but the overwhelming sense of pretension (not helped by some of his fans) just annoys the hell out of me.

Baloney on the pretension, and all film directors have zealot pretentious fans that's a poor excuse. He's not trying to say this is how films should all be made and he's not being weird for weird's sake. He approaches film like he approaches a painting, which is unsurprising considering he started his art carrer as a painter. Lynch goes with his feeling, he doesn't generally plan to go in any specific direction with his films. As proven by making Lost Highway, then the very normal Disney film The Straight Story, then Mulholland Dr.

I'm not sure why people think films can't be viewed like a modern art is. It doesn't make sense, all art should be as free as possible.

Wow, I'm surprised by all the hatred being spewed over "Lost Highway" which I feel is the BEST David Lynch film. I never get tired of watching it and being caught up in its foreboding atmosphere, its creepy soundtrack and score, and its overwhelming sense of dread. Great acting as well. I'm glad it's getting a proper treatment on R1 but I'm happily sticking to my 2 disc R2 edition.

Yes. A fine film. Which still has numerous Lynch facets, but (like "Straight Story" ) it seems a different kind of Lynch film. One to discuss seperately somehow. One that is HIS, but one that is also made for everyone else if they want it. 'Normal' would be the simple way to describe it, despite some extraordinary aspects.

And yeah yeah, you understood it all...but guess what? 50 other people don't agree with what you thought you understood and another 50 don't agree with them, and on and *snooze*

"Blue Velvet" and "Wild" were surreal, weird, extreme, unique, off the wall and in your face too. They just made sense as the end credits rolled and were no less masterful, uncompromising, bizarre and unique (or 'Lynchian' for it.

Later Lynch though? Let's just make a film then do a magic mushroom twist that no two people can agree on (and no...that is not a good and profound thing unless you're a 'can't be bothered with maths' film studies student trying desperately to defend the reason why studying films should be a damn university course!) and then simply say "its up to the audience man" when people ask what the hell that was all about? Well, if it's THAT MUCH up to me to write the entire end and POINT of your film Lynchy I want a damn screenwriters wage too!

But I simply use the fact I LOVE "Twin Peaks", "Blue Velvet" and especially "Wild at Heart" to defend the fact I WAS a fan of Lynch and his weird world. But even then things like "Drive" and "Highway" are utterly pretentious twaddle to me.

In my view "Wild at Heart" is and will probebly always remain THE ultimate Lynch movie (with "Blue Velvet" not so far behind).

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this film, and I even bought a copy from Mexico just to have it in Region 1. I'm glad this is officially coming out!!!!!

Finally widescreen anamorphic version in Region 1, it's about time. Too bad it isn't a 2 disc packed with special features, hopefully it's a nice cover. I liked as much as I liked Mulholland Drive but I agree it pails in comparison to his earlier work.

Dunny wrote: My first experience of a Lynch movie, and last. That's a shame. Lynch's films are almost always weird do differ greatly in their approach to story telling.

Personally I don't think Lost Highway is all that good but Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive are just outstanding. Mulholland Drive is my favourite Lynch film.

I've not seen them but I hear Straight Story and Elephant Man are completely straight, no weirdness at all.

Dave Brock wrote: Watch the "Twin Peaks" series, "Fire Walk with Me", the truly superb "Blue Velvet" and the truly masterful "Wild at Heart" instead. And weep for the days that seem to be gone away for good. I completely disagree. Why didn't you like Mulholland Drive?

I hear Inland Empire is a turkey. I have the R1 but haven't watched it yet. I am dubious over it's 3hr running time.

Ah, that's unfortunate Dunny. This is somewhat representative of the David Lynch experience, but he's made far better films than this. I suggest you have a look at Blue Velvet, Dune and/or Mulholland Drive. And Twin Peaks of course, if you haven't seen it. Stay away from Fire Walk With Me though. At least till you've seen the series.